Houses in That Alley
بيوت في ذلك الزقاق
Synopsis
In one of the popular neighborhoods in Baghdad, a disaster unfolds as a group of old houses collapses, causing a tragedy among the impoverished residents. A journalist endeavors to uncover the reasons behind this catastrophe. He discovers that Abu Fahad had constructed the house with non-compliant specifications, leading to its collapse. The journalist writes an investigative piece for the newspaper he works for, but the authorities remain unresponsive. He comes to realize that behind Abu Fahad, there is a wealthy and influential figure shielding him from legal accountability.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kassem Hawal
- Screenplay & Story
- Kassem Hawal
- Original Title
- بيوت في ذلك الزقاق
- Country of Origin
- Iraq
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
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Kassem Hawal
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Kassem Hawal
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Kassem Hawal
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What is Houses in That Alley about?
In one of the popular neighborhoods in Baghdad, a disaster unfolds as a group of old houses collapses, causing a tragedy among the impoverished residents. A journalist endeavors to uncover the reasons behind this catastrophe. He discovers that Abu Fahad had constructed the house with non-compliant specifications, leading to its collapse. The journalist writes an investigative piece for the newspaper he works for, but the authorities remain unresponsive. He comes to realize that behind Abu Fahad, there is a wealthy and influential figure shielding him from legal accountability.
Who directed Houses in That Alley?
Houses in That Alley was directed by Kassem Hawal.
Who stars in Houses in That Alley?
The principal cast of Houses in That Alley includes Tou'ma Al-Tamimy, Makky El Badry, Nizar Al-Samarayi, Sa'dia Al-Zeidi, Abd al-Jabbar Kadhim.
When was Houses in That Alley released and how long is it?
Houses in That Alley was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.